Director of Commercial and Work Based Learning

Director of Commercial and Work Based Learning

Are you a visionary leader passionate about employer-led skills, regional economic growth, improving people's futures by delivering skilled jobs and prosperity through employer-led education and training? Then this is your opportunity to lead a major directorate within Grŵp Llandrillo Menai. As the Grŵp's Director of Commercial and Work-Based Learning (WBL), you will head specialist, employer-facing arm.

is one of the three core delivery arms of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, working alongside Further Education and Higher Education to provide a specialist, employer-facing service that drives skills, workforce development and economic growth across North Wales. Within activity is delivered through three directorates: Land-based, Commercial Contracts and Data, and Commercial and Work-Based Learning Delivery.

In this role, you'll lead apprenticeship delivery, champion bilingual and Welsh-medium Work Based Learning provision, and build strong partnerships with employers to understand their skills needs and respond with high-quality, innovative training solutions.

You'll oversee major commercial projects, guide teams across multiple training locations, and ensure our provision is agile, financially sustainable and aligned to regional priorities. From apprenticeships to short courses and micro-learning to specialist workforce development and large-scale funded projects, your leadership will help businesses grow stronger and support a thriving regional economy.

The role also carries a strong external leadership profile. The post holder will act as a visible advocate for the Grŵp, building influential partnerships with employers, and key stakeholders, such as the Regional Skills Partnership, Medr, Welsh Government, Colegau Cymru and Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Through these relationships, they will help shape the skills agenda for North Wales and ensure our Work Based Learning and commercial provision remains responsive, bilingual, innovative and aligned to economic priorities.

Join us in shaping the workforce of tomorrow

Job Reference

BD/164/26

£77,990 - £84,832 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience

Place of Work

• Bangor
• Place of work to be discussed
• St. Asaph

Holiday Entitlement

• 37 days leave per annum (01 September to 31 August).
• All normally observed public holidays, determined annually.
• Up to 5 days efficiency closure days per annum, determined annually.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh or English; anyapplication submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably or besubject to any delay.

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We have a number of other employer jobs across the region with localBusinesses both large and small. The employers noted here are keen toprovide an opportunity to Grŵp Llandrillo Menai learners.

At Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, we prioritise Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement (FREDIE) as fundamental principles in all areas of our organisation. We are unwavering in our commitment to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be a community where all individuals can thrive and achieve their potential. We stand firmly against racism, discrimination, and prejudice in all its forms. Our affiliation with the Black Leadership Group underscores our dedication to driving systemic change and supporting equity in education and employment.

As an employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process free from bias.

Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement (FREDIE)

• Fairness underpins our operations, ensuring impartial treatment at all levels.
• Respect guides our interactions, fostering a culture of empathy.
• Equality is not just a goal but a minimum standard, promoting equal opportunities regardless of background.
• Diversity is celebrated, recognising the strength in our differences and how it can drive us forward.
• Inclusion thrives through open dialogue and accessible pathways for all voices.
• Engagement is vital, as we actively involve employees in decision-making, creating a sense of belonging.

Through continuous education, awareness, and dedicatedinitiatives, we champion FREDIE to create a harmonious and thrivingworkplace for everyone.